Historic churches · East Midlands
Broadholme Priory
Broadholme Priory — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Broadholme Priory is a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Broadholme Priory is a church located in the East Midlands. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details on its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The priory was founded before 1154. It was home to the Premonstratensian canonesses and was one of only two female priories of that order in England (the other being Orford Priory). Pope Nicholas IV's taxation roll records the priory as having an income of £4 13s. The priory was also in control of the church at Thorney, Nottinghamshire, which provided an additional £8 annual income. The priory was given a charter of confirmation by King Edward II in 1318. The charter reveals several of the priory's benefactors, including donations by: Queen Isabel (consort of King Edward II) was a patroness of the canonesses and is known "for the special affection which she bore to them". In 1327 she…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2514, -0.6609
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Broadholme
- Postcode
- LN1 2NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Established
- 1154
Sources
- wikipedia: Broadholme Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broadholme Priory?
- Broadholme Priory is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN1 2NA), in the parish of Broadholme.
- When was Broadholme Priory built?
- Built or established in 1154.
- Is Broadholme Priory free to visit?
- Yes, Broadholme Priory is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broadholme Priory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LN1 2NA. It sits within the Gainsborough parliamentary constituency.